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Engr. Abdul Azim Afridi
 

Hayatabad Peshawar 

Pakistan

 

E-mail: engrazim.afridi@gmail.com

Phone: +92 343 6135654

CV

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Professional info​

I am a professional civil Engineer having working experience of construction and development sectors. I have working experience with United Nations, International NGOs and local NGOs. My  Specialities are Program development, Planning and management especially in Water, Environmental Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Livelihood, Construction and renovation/Rehabilitation of buildings, Schools and Hospitals, Road & Irrigation Infrastructures, Designing and installation of effecient irrigation systems, community groups formation and capacity building, baseline and end line evaluation and research.

I am a team player with strong analytical consciousness & group leadership. Ability to undertake background analysis of assigned tasks and set events in prioritized order. Skill of crisis management, disaster control, and conflict resolution. Work under pressure and producing quality outputs in given deadlines. Strong inter-personnel skills and good working relationship with colleagues and keen of traveling all over the country.

I have skills of good writing, presentation, project documentation, communication with clarity of thought in oral as well as written form and ability to negotiate.

Work experience
Languages

Can read, write and speak English, Urdu and Pashto

Trainings/Workshops Attended
  • Accounts and Book Keeping  

  • Social Organization Techniques

  • National Poverty Scorecard and Social Mobilization (World Bank)

  • Logical Framework Analysis

  • Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)

  • Organization Management

  • Training of Trainers

  • Development Planning & Management

  • Proposal Writing

  • Communication & Presentation Skills

  • Linkages & Networking

  • Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation

  • Environmental Management Framework Workshop < >

  • Photo Voltaic & Solar Water Pumping Workshop (Solar Energy International, USA)

  • Cost benefit Analysis Project Cycle Management PCM

  • Disaster Management

  • Need Assessment Workshop on “Pakistan Safe Drinking Water & hygiene Promotion Project” (USAID and ABT Associates)

    Surveys Conducted

  • Baseline Survey in FATA for community Physical Infrastructure schemes funded by PPAF/World Bank Feasibility Study in FATA for installation of Solar Home System and Solar Water Pumps funded by NUST/FDA.

  • Need Assessment Survey of Landi Kotal TehsilNeed Assessment Survey of 102 Govt Girls Primary Schools funded by CIDA in Khyber Agency and Mohmand AgencyNeed Assessment Survey of 30 Govt Girls Primary Schools funded by Unicef.

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  • Computer Skills

  • Autocad, MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, MS Publisher, internet exploration and e-mail, In Page and MS Project Management.

  • Specialized Skills

  • Having Good Knowledge of GPS

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    Finance skills

    Single and double entry systems, development of project budgets, budget forecasts, financial statements, reports, trial balances etc

     

    Membership

     

    Pakistan Engineering Council. Registration No. Civil/21425
NED UET Karachi Pakistan.
1997-2001

 

Bechlor of Engineering from NED UET Karachi in Civil Engineering

 

Islamia College Peshawar.

​1995-1996

'Higher Secondary School Certificate in Pre-Engineering Group

 

Government Higher Secondary School Jamrud Khyber Agency

1993-1994

Secondary School Certificate in Science Group

Education​
Professional Working Experience

 

1. Project Engineer UNDP FATA Transition & Recovery Program (FTRP)

Since September 30, 2015 Till Date;

 

Responsibilities and work done:

  • Construction Management of Schools reconstruction and rehabilitation program.

  • Quality Assurance

  • Regular Coordination with Works & Services Department, FATA Secretariat, Implementing Organizations and contractors.

  • Regular Monitoring of Construction works.

  • Assessment, Preparation of Bill of Quantities (BOQs), Drawings and technical specification

  • Review of Running bills/Measurement Books and processing to Finance Unit

  • Spot Checking

  • maintaining Project Dashboard

  • Sharing Weekly Progress Updates

  • Capacity Building of Technical Staff of contractors

2. Director Program Operations CRDO

Since Dec 2015 till Sept 29, 2015

 

Responsibilities and work done:

Overall Program development, Implementation, Monitoring and Coordination with Donor Agencies

3.Program Manager Implementation CMDO

Since Aug 1st 2011 till Dec 2015

 

Responsibilities and work done:

  • To assist the Director Programs in program implementation and in program development.

  • To supervise all ongoing programs and guide all project managers in preparation work plans and progress reports.

  • Coordination with donor agencies and submission of reports to donor agencies.

  • Closely liaise and coordinate with the Community, political agent’s office, government line agencies, and other agencies working in FATA and KPK.

  • Supervise and finalize the designs, preparation of drawings and Bills of Quantities for various projects, sub-projects and sub-components, of the Activity of Physical Community Infrastructure and Livelihood development activities in consultation with the Director Programs.

Projects Implemented

  • Community physical infrastructure schemes (Phase V & IV) funded by Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF).

  • SM Health & Education funded by Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF).

  • Livelihood Enhancement & Protection (LEP) Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF).

  • Hydro & Renewable Energy Project (HRE) PPAF/KFW funded project

  • Food Distribution to Flood Affected Community funded by UN WFP.

  • Human and institutional development program funded by PPAF.

  • Construction of Transitional Shelters for Flood and Conflict IDPs funded by UNHCR.

  • Improve Child Health Project funded by USAID.

  • Feasibility Study for Solar Home Electrification and Solar Water Pumps funded by FATA Development Authority, FDA.

  • Project Area: FATA & KPK

 

4.Provincial Project Manager RAHA KPK, UN FAO 

Since October 1st 2010 till July 31, 2011:

 

Responsibilities and work done:

  • To assist the National Project Manager (Refugee Affected and Hosting Areas, RAHA) in carrying out all implementation of project in Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa.

  •  Coordinate with Government Departments (Agriculture Extension, On Farm Water Management, Livestock, Soil Conservation, Environment, and District Coordination Office) of all four districts for setting norms and strategy for the implementation of project activities under RAHA one UN project.

  • Supervise, Analyze, and Report the field assessment/s, survey/s, measurements, data collection carried out by the field staff and as needed for the designing and during implementation of activities.

  • Closely liaise and coordinate with the All UN Partner Agencies, Govt Line department and DCOs.

  • Supervise and finalize the designs, drawings and Bills of Quantities for various projects, sub-projects and sub-components, of the project activities.

 

Projects Implemented/implementing/Project Area

  • Lining of Watercourses and construction of water harvesting structures.

  • Conduct trainings for groups of farmers on Post Harvesting Techniques and off season vegetables and distribution of agriculture packages.

  • Conduct Trainings for Community on Livestock feeding techniques and Distribution of fodder seeds, Vaccines and dewormers.

  • Formation and capacity building of water users associations WUAs.

  • Identification and de-silting of watercourses in flood affected districts of Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa.

  • Project Area: Nowshera, Charsadda, Haripur, Swabi, Peshawar, Malakand, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, DI Khan and Tank.

 

 

5.Country Manager WATSAN ACTED Pakistan

Since November 03, 2009 to September 30, 2010.

 

Responsibilities and work done:

  • To design, Monitor and Implement All Watsan Programs throughout Pakistan.

  • To enhance the capacity of existing Engineers in ACTED Pakistan.

  • To Coordinate with WASH Clusters and Donors.

  • To Develop Proper SOPs for infrastructure and Watsan Programs.

Projects Implemented/implementing

  • Slum Model Project for Afghan Refugees in Islamabad Funded By UNHCR.

  • Integrated WASH Interventions Mardan Funded By UNICEF.

  • School WASH Program Funded By OFDA.

  • Rehabilitation and Lining of 30 Km Irrigation Channels Peshawar and Swabi Funded By DFID.

  • Social Cohesion Malakand Funded DFID.

  • Early Recovery Project.

 

6.Household & Community Infrastructure Coordinator/Focal Person

Upper FATA Livelihood Development Program, FATA LDP (Save The Children US)

From March 2009 to November 2009.

 

Responsibilities and work done:

  • To assist the Director Household & Community Infrastructure in carrying out all ‘Household and Community Infrastructure’ related responsibilities at the Agency/FR level as per U-FATA LDP strategy and work plan and in line with the Program Implementation Policies and Procedures of SC/US Pakistan Country Office.

  •  Assist the Director Household & Community Infrastructure (HCI) in fulfilling the HCI related responsibilities towards fulfilling the objectives of the program as elaborated in the U-FATA LDP program documents.

  • Supervise, Analyze, and Report the field assessment/s, survey/s, measurements, data collection carried out by the field staff and as needed for the designing and during implementation of activities of ‘household and community infrastructure’ component of the program.

  • Closely liaise and coordinate with the social mobilization unit, political agent’s office, government line agencies, and other agencies working in FATA.

  • Supervise and finalize the designs, preparation of drawings and Bills of Quantities for various projects, sub-projects and sub-components, of the Activity of Household and Community Infrastructure’ of the U-FATA LDP in consultation with the counterparts and the Director HCI.

  • Provide technical assistance to the PMCs (Project Management Committees) and LDP field staff for the effective implementation of activities as planned in the three upper FATA agencies and FR Peshawar.

  • Maintain proper records for all the stages of program implementation and as per standard monitoring and evaluation methodologies adopted by the upper FATA Livelihood Development Program.

  • To conduct water quality tests for the water supply schemes.

  • Carry out Environmental Documentation Forms (EDF) and Environmental Review Report (ERR) of HCI schemes.

  • To prepare and report weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports.

  • Carryout any other responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.

 

Projects Implemented/implementing

  • Water Supply Scheme e.g. Installation of Hand Pumps, Dug Wells, Water Supply Extension Schemes, Gravity flow schemes and construction of Water Storage Tanks, in Khyber, Bajaur, Mohmand Agencies & FR Peshawar.

  • Sanitation Schemes e.g. construction of latrines, Drainage and Sewerage System and Street Pavement in Khyber, Bajaur, Mohmand Agencies & FR Peshawar.

  • Construction of Flood Protection Bunds and Retaining Walls in Khyber, Bajaur, Mohmand Agencies & FR Peshawar.

  • Repair and Rehabilitation of Schools in Khyber, Bajaur, Mohmand Agencies & FR Peshawar.

 

7. Programme Coordinator Infrastructure

Community Motivation & Development Organization (CMDO)

From September 2005 to Dec 2008.

 

Responsibilities and work done:

  • Prepared CPI Implementation Plans for approval from Donor Agencies.

  • Design, implement, monitor and coordinate health, safe water system, hygiene, sanitation, Renewable Energy and other engineering related projects.

  • Performed Desk and Field appraisals for Infrastructure and other Developmental Projects.

  • Identify, prioritize, proposed solutions, formulate, budget, action plan for potential projects. (Project proposals).

  • To check the environmental protection aspects of projects

  • Maintain a filing system for proper and efficient programme documentation.

  • Manage staff including field engineers, social organizers.

  • Coordinate liaison with CBOs and concern line agencies.

  • Organized training workshops for capacity building of CBOs.

  • Development of field operation strategies of community development projects.

  • Development and follow up of Monthly Plans of action

  • Preparation of monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual progress reports.

  • Planning, organizing and convening need assessment surveys

  • Pre-feasibility & research studies

  • Performs appraisals / performance review.

  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities to management.

  • Coordinate operations of the programme section with overall operations of the organization.

  • Provided GPS Coordinates and finalized GIS Map and Beneficiary Tracking of all Schemes.

 

Projects Implemented

  • Drought Mitigation and Preparedness Program in Bajaur Agency & Lower Dir funded by USDA

  • Integrated Water Efficient Irrigation Projects

  • Check Dams

  • Watershed Managements

  • Irrigation Channels

  • Community physical infrastructure schemes (Phase-III, II) in Khyber, Bajaur, Mohmand & Kurram Agencies funded by Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) and World Bank.

  • Provision of water supply and sanitation facilities and rehabilitation activities in government girls’ primary schools in Khyber Agency funded by UNICEF.

  • Human and institutional development in Khyber, Bajaur, Mohmand & Kurram Agencies funded by PPAF.

  • Installation of solar water pumps in FATA funded by USAID in collaboration with National University of Science & Technology (NUST) Mitigating Radicalism through Education, MRE in Tehsil Ekka Ghund Mohmand Agency funded by CIDA. Infrastructure Improvement & School Renovation Program funded by US Department of Labor (US DOL)

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8. Program Engineer

Community Motivation & Development Organization (CMDO)

April 2003 to August 2005

 

Responsibilities and work done:

  • Implement, monitor and coordinate health, safe water system, hygiene, sanitation, Adult Education and other engineering related projects.

  • Identify, prioritize, proposed solutions, formulate, budget, action plan for potential projects. (project proposals)

  • Maintain a filing system for proper and efficient programme documentation.

  • Manage staff including field engineers, social organizers.

  • Coordinate liaison with CBOs and concern line agencies.

  • Organized training workshops for capacity building of CBOs.

  • Development and follow up of Monthly Plans of action

  • Preparation of monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual progress reports.

  • Planning, organizing and convening need assessment surveys

  • Pre-feasibility & research studies

  • Performs appraisals / performance review.

  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities to management.

  • Coordinate operations of the programme section with overall operations of the organization.

 

Projects Implemented

  • Community physical infrastructure schemes (Phase I) in Khyber & Bajaur Agencies funded by Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF).

  • Construction of Primary School in village Nasti Kot, Kurram Agency funded by German Embassy.

  • Rehabilitation and reactivation of low performance Govt Girls Primary Schools in Khyber Agency funded by CIDA.

  • Human and institutional development in Khyber Agency funded by CHIP.

  • Adult Literacy for Women in Parachinar Kurram Agency funded by BHC

  • Mother & Child Health Project in Kurram Agency funded by BHC

 

9. Site Engineer

Mohammad Jamil & Sons Construction Company

August 2001 to Feb 2003

 

     Responsibilities and work done

  • Supervised the Construction sites

  • Supervised Labors and Masons etc

  • Supervised construction materials

  • Ensured conformity of work with design specification and time frame.

 

10. Watsan Coordinator

       International Medical Corps, IMC Pakistan

        October 2006 to January 2007

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